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Barren Ridge Vineyards Augusta County's first winery featuring award winning wines on exceptional soils. Live music weekends
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Barren Ridge Vineyards is a small, family-owned winery in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Owned by John and Shelby Higgs, the property was originally purchased in 1934 by John’s father James Higgs, an apple grower. John grew up here, picking apples and cultivating an appreciation for the land and for the agricultural heritage of this region. Decades later, after his retirement from Phillip Morris, John and his wife Shelby cleared the overgrown apple orchard and planted a vineyard. They renovated the old apple packing barn and transformed it into a state-of-the-art winery, tasting room, and event facility, using reclaimed wood and preserving the charm and character of the original building. Now they welcome guests from far and wide to enjoy the rustic tranquility and natural beauty of Barren Ridge Vineyards while savoring a glass of one of their award-winning, handcrafted wines.

Happy Virginia W**e Month!🥂Our Saturdays are looking a little different this month with private events filling up the ca...
10/10/2026

Happy Virginia W**e Month!🥂

Our Saturdays are looking a little different this month with private events filling up the calendar, so be sure to check our schedule before planning your visit! We’ll also be taking a little break from Friday night Trivia and Music Bingo this month.

But don’t worry, there’s still plenty to look forward to! Join us for our FIRST EVER book club tomorrow, live music every Wednesday, and Happy Hour every Thursday!

Thanks for spending your fall with us🍁🍷

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REMINDER: we will be CLOSED tomorrow, 9/19 for a private event. We will reopen on Sunday, 9/20 at 1 PM. Thank you for yo...
09/18/2026

REMINDER: we will be CLOSED tomorrow, 9/19 for a private event. We will reopen on Sunday, 9/20 at 1 PM. Thank you for your understanding!

Photo: The Smiths Photography

Harvest is in full swing and we’re kicking things off with some help from our Crush Club members! Thank you to our volun...
09/08/2026

Harvest is in full swing and we’re kicking things off with some help from our Crush Club members! Thank you to our volunteers! We hope you enjoyed a quiet morning amongst the vines. 🍇☀️

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09/05/2026

Introducing Read Between the Vines: The Barren Ridge Book Club 🍷📚

Join us every 2nd Sunday at 3 PM for an afternoon of books, w**e, and conversation. Each month, we’ll choose a genre + three books, and a Barren Ridge w**e to pair with the theme.

Our first meeting is Sunday, October 11th, featuring the thriller genre, paired with our 2022 Petit Verdot. Choose one or read all three:

The Classic: Carrie by Stephen King
The Popular: The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy
The New Release: The Unknown by Riley Sager

Start reading, and we’ll see you on October 11th!

Some very FUN updates: 🍴Cuban Flavor food truck will be here THIS Saturday evening during Little Walter & The Conviction...
08/20/2026

Some very FUN updates:

🍴Cuban Flavor food truck will be here THIS Saturday evening during Little Walter & The Convictions 5-8

🍷Touriga is making its return on September 1st!

✏️Trivia is moved from September 18th to September 11th

🍇We will be CLOSED Saturday, September 19th for a private event. We love hosting these special events! We hope you’ll support us by planning your visit for Friday or Sunday instead.

We hope to see you soon!

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Check out our monthly events before we head into harvest and Fall wedding season!🍇
08/06/2026

Check out our monthly events before we head into harvest and Fall wedding season!🍇

07/09/2026

Before the fireworks came the wind, the rain, and a whole lot of flying tents! Luckily the sun came out, the music kept playing, and we ended the night with fireworks over the vineyard.

Thank you to everyone who stuck it out with us and helped make this year’s Fourth of July celebration one to remember! ❤️🤍💙

A very special thanks to:
Village Garden Center
Little Walter & the Convictions
Sooner BBQ
topsprovisionsllc
and Chaddie’s Food Truck!

See you next year🥂

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🇺🇸Our biggest event of the year is almost here! Here are a few last-minute reminders before we celebrate:🍷 We will be CL...
06/30/2026

🇺🇸Our biggest event of the year is almost here! Here are a few last-minute reminders before we celebrate:

🍷 We will be CLOSED to the public on Saturday, July 4 UNTIL the event so our team can get everything ready! If you're not attending the event, please plan to purchase any w**e you may need on Friday, July 3.

⏰ Event Timeline
• Doors Open: 4:00 PM
• Event Begins: 5:00 PM
• Live Music Starts: 6:00 PM

🍾 To keep service moving quickly during the event, we will be offering bottle sales only. We will not be able to accommodate Crush Club pick-ups during the event.

🚫 Absolutely NO outside alcohol is permitted on the property.

🎟️ We will NOT be selling tickets at the door. If you haven't purchased yours yet, this is your last chance!

🌭Check out this year's food truck menus below so you can start planning what you'll be eating!

We can't wait to celebrate with everyone! 🇺🇸🍷

Shenandoah Valley w**e made the Today Show! Check it out at the 2:50 mark. Thanks to everyone who worked on this!
06/25/2026

Shenandoah Valley w**e made the Today Show! Check it out at the 2:50 mark. Thanks to everyone who worked on this!

This morning, the Today Show featured the Shenandoah Valley w**e region as an underrated summer destination and a great alternative for travelers who love Napa-style w**e country experiences!🍷From scenic vineyard views to friendly small towns and delicious local flavors, we’re thrilled to see the Valley get the recognition it deserves on a national stage.

To watch the segment, visit https://www.today.com/video/underrated-summer-destinations-colorado-virginia-more-265461317837

Did you know Visit Shenandoah County, Virginia currently has 8 w**eries in close proximity to each other that each offer a beautiful unique experience alongside their exceptional w**es?

Plan your visit today at https://visitshenandoahcounty.com/

Virginia's Shenandoah Valley Shenandoah Valley W**e Trail Muse Vineyards North Mountain Vineyard & W**ery Star in the Valley Shenandoah Vineyards Wolf Gap Vineyard & W**ery Cave Ridge Vineyard and W**ery The W**ery at Kindred Pointe Virginia W**e Virginia is for Lovers Valerie Hill

Join us for an unforgettable July 4th at Barren Ridge featuring:🇺🇸Live music by Little Walter & the Convictions🇺🇸Three f...
06/10/2026

Join us for an unforgettable July 4th at Barren Ridge featuring:

🇺🇸Live music by Little Walter & the Convictions
🇺🇸Three food trucks! (Tops Provisions, Chaddie’s, and Sooner BBQ)
🇺🇸A spectacular fireworks show over the vineyard

Tickets are on sale NOW! Please read the full event description before purchasing. Click the link in the comments to secure your spot

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Address

984 Barren Ridge Road
Fishersville, VA

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 8pm
Saturday 12pm - 8pm
Sunday 6pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15402483300

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